SB2016092121 - Arbitrary code execution in Drupal Drupal
Published: September 21, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092121
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.The weakness exists due to improper dynamic script handlers. Attackers upload dynamic script with multiple extensions such as file.php.pps or file.sh.txt that if accessed from a web browser causes the internal script execution.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability allows a malicious user to cause arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.